Board Biographies

Maria Mahon

Maria Mahon has over 16 years business experience working in the financial services, media, tourism , internet and software industries. In 2006 she established her own management consultancy practice, advising CEO’s and MD’s of companies on developing and implementing growth strategies for their businesses.

From 1999 to 2006, Maria Mahon held the position of Group Chief Executive of Keyland Ltd (now Saongroup.com), which includes market leading on-line recruitment sites in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, North England, the Caribbean and China.

Prior to this, Maria held the position of Marketing Director for Dublin’s leading music Radio Station, 98FM. Previously she held the position of International Brand Manager for Bord Failte where she was responsible for the roll out of the All Ireland Tourism brand across 8 Countries. She also has held the position of Marketing Manager with Irish Life.

Maria holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from NUI Galway, and a Masters in Business Studies (MBS) from Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business.
In 2003, Maria was short listed for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year. She was also awarded the prestigious Bank of Ireland Business Alumni award in NUIG in 2006.

Maria is a Director of a number of leading companies in Ireland including Keyland, Communicorp and ICAN. Maria is Chairman of the Marketing Institute of Ireland and sits on the board of the AICF (All Ireland Cancer Foundation).

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